5 Francophone writers to discover
Alain Mabanckou Alain Mabanckou was born in 1966 in the Congo. He currently lives in LA, where he teaches literature at UCLA. He is the author of six volumes of poetry and six novels. He is the winner of the…
20 Of The Best African Novels To Read In Summer 2017
It’s coming to that time of the year, where the pace begins to slow down and our surroundings become open to the possibility of sunshine, ice cream and a relaxing book at your fingertips. Here’s a list of the perfect…
Africa Writes poets shortlisted for the Brunel International African Poetry Prize
Recently, Gaamangwe Joy Mogami at Africa in Dialogue has been in conversation with shortlisted poets for the Brunel International African Poetry Prize. Among these poets are three amazing writers which we have the privilege of having at Africa Writes…
No Place To Call Home by JJ Bola & When We Speak of Nothing by Olumide Popoola
No Place To Call Home by JJ Bola & When We Speak of Nothing by Olumide Popoola Sunday 2 July 12:45 – 13:30 From Kinshasa to Brussels, Port Harcourt to London and back again, the writers join SA Smythe in…
Writing Blackness: Mostly Lit LIVE at Africa Writes
Writing Blackness: Mostly Lit LIVE at Africa Writes Sunday 2 July 15:45 – 16:45 Exploring the intersection of literature and black culture with Alex Reads, Reckless Rai and Derek W. Join the Mostly Lit team as they interrogate black characterisation…
Remembering Buchi Emecheta
Paying tribute to the pioneering Nigerian writer with Sylvester Onwordi, Margaret Busby, Louisa Egbunike, Kadija George and Ade Solanke. Buchi Emecheta was a Nigerian author who received great acclaim for her work internationally as the author of more than…
The Issue of Fear
The Issue of Fear Saturday 1 July 16:45 – 18:00 Launch of the Jalada 05/Transition 123 collaborative issue with Sara Bruya, Novuyo Tshuma, Richard Oduor Oduku and Wanjeri Gakuru in conversation with Ellah Allfrey. Jalada 05 / Transition 123 was…
Jalada Africa: Mobile Literary and Arts Festival
Jalada Africa: Mobile Literary and Arts Festival Saturday 1 July 13:30 – 15:00 Creating living connections between writers and readers in East Africa, with Wanjeri Gakuru, Richard Oduor Oduku (Jalada Africa) and Louise Umutoni (Huza Press). Chaired by Zaahida Nabagereka…
The Missing Chapter: Black Chronicles Exhibition
The Missing Chapter: Black Chronicles Exhibition Saturday & Sunday, The Eliot Room, British Library Knowledge Centre Over the festival weekend, you’ll have the chance to discover hidden histories and writing inspiration with a special display of ‘Exhibition in a Box’…
African Books to Inspire: Buchi Emecheta Bookclub
A bookclub discussion of your favourite Buchi Emecheta books, hosted by bookshy, Afrikult. and Afreada. Zahrah Nesbitt-Ahmed, Zaahida Nabagereka and Nancy Adimora invite fans of Buchi Emecheta to discuss and celebrate pioneering Nigerian-British writer’s enlightening body of work. From fiction…